Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish

Wynter wrote:How? I still pay rent (half pay check) and pay for groceries.

I severely doubt if you lost your job, your folks would throw you out of the house.

Wynter wrote:
How? I still pay rent (half pay check) and pay for groceries.

You pay half your paycheck for rent? Ouch. Why?

Wynter wrote:

Right now we only park the Mercedes in the garage. .

Oh.

bmwracer wrote:
I severely doubt if you lost your job, your folks would throw you out of the house.

No of course not. But I wouldn't be buying a car, either. As it stands, tho, I am paying living expenses, so that money is leaving the account. But your right, it's because of my parents that I won't go into debt.

They forced me to save every cent I earned when I was in school, and I started working when I was 15. I was also the front end manager of a supermarket, and worked various side jobs, and sold various paintings. So I have a sum stored away. I just don't want to use it. It's my safety stash. If it wasn't for my parents strict rules, I woulda spent it all long ago. :beaten:

Speaking of my parents, they're starting to frustrate me a little. Mum wants me to get a BMW, and dad wants me to get a Lexus. A Lexus?!

I'm gonna stop going to them for advice now... (tho I'm still considering the BMW)

Would they consider adopting me? I'd like a new car :beaten:

Wynter wrote:Speaking of my parents, they're starting to frustrate me a little.

Looks like you're getting your money's worth, from a rent standpoint. :beaten: :P

Edited: I'm such a brat. :shakehead:

It's after midnight Sensei. Go get a good nights rest, it's been a long day.

gaijinmark wrote:It's after midnight Sensei. Go get a good nights rest, it's been a long day.

Was I beginning to rant? :beaten:

I don't sleep, Musa, so no worries. :)

bmwracer wrote:
Looks like you're getting your money's worth, from a rent standpoint. :beaten: :P

LOL! Yer assuming I make good money here. :beaten:

But back to cars.

On my list so far I have the 3 series BMW coupe, the Mini cooper, the Mazda 6, and prolly the Nissan Altima. I think that's pretty good so far for test drives, yea?

Wynter wrote:On my list so far I have the 3 series BMW coupe, the Mini cooper, the Mazda 6, and prolly the Nissan Altima. I think that's pretty good so far for test drives, yea?

So you start tomorrow?

bmwracer wrote:
So you start tomorrow?

That's the plan. It depends on Dad's schedule, tho I might just take mum. She's a lot more fun when it comes to picking suave cars. lol

She doesn't like the mini tho. But dad does, so we'll see how it goes. I really wanna sit in one, especially after seeing that interior pic you shared. It looks mega cool.

Wynter wrote:That's the plan. It depends on Dad's schedule, tho I might just take mum. She's a lot more fun when it comes to picking suave cars. lol

She doesn't like the mini tho. But dad does, so we'll see how it goes. I really wanna sit in one, especially after seeing that interior pic you shared. It looks mega cool.

Well you'll be driving the car, not her, so...............

Hmm, I guess you don't drive a stick, do you? :sweat:

As far as coolness and driving fun goes, I'd give the Mini the nod over the other three...

bmwracer wrote:
Well you'll be driving the car, not her, so...............

yea, but she usually has good taste. :D

Hmm, I guess you don't drive a stick, do you? :sweat:

No. :shamefulcry:

As far as coolness and driving fun goes, I'd give the Mini the nod over the other three...

Yea, it seems like an awesome car. I'm just concerned about room and comfort, but I guess I won't know until I sit in it.

Wynter wrote:

bmwracer wrote:
Well you'll be driving the car, not her, so...............

yea, but she usually has good taste. :D

Whether she does or doesn't, that's meaningless.

Unless she's buying the car for you, which she isn't.

Yea, it seems like an awesome car. I'm just concerned about room and comfort, but I guess I won't know until I sit in it.

It's roominess belies it's size, because it's boxy... It might ride a little hard if you get the Sport Package...

bmwracer wrote:
It's roominess belies it's size, because it's boxy... It might ride a little hard if you get the Sport Package...

The sport package? >>googles<<

BMW recalling 200,000 vehicles

BMW AG is recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

The German automaker says the recall involves the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site Wednesday that small cracks could develop in a seat detection mat and lead to the front passenger air bags to be deactivated.

It would also turn on the passenger air bag "on-off" light. NHTSA (NIT'sa) says the head protection system would not be affected.

The company said last month there had been no injuries or accidents tied to the problem.

bmwracer wrote:

The company said last month there had been no injuries or accidents tied to the problem.

worked for robert kubica in canada last year! :hehe:

kenjilina wrote: worked for robert kubica in canada last year! :hehe:

I don't recall an X3 in the Montreal race... :beaten: :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
I don't recall an X3 in the Montreal race... :beaten: :hehe:

probably the m version.... :hehe: